It's been on the rumour mill for some weeks & today Barcelona basedsports daily "Sport" adds wood publishing that AJAX OF AMSTERDAMforward LUIS SUAREZ is very close to landing at FC BARCELONA.The "word" is that the Dutch team is going through some financialdifficulties & may accelerate the selling of its "goal scoring machine"for this upcoming "Winter Transfer Market". Click to continue reading...

Yesterday....28 years old....any other words are just irrelevant. Because to state the obvious: there's a large photo of Nemanja's junk on full view.� See more at ONTD Football.

David Beckham queues up to buy some pumpkins; still has that animal growing on his face.
Are Ilary and Francesco going to bring another beautiful Totti baby into the world?

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Yesterday....28 years old....any other words are just irrelevant. Because to state the obvious: there's a large photo of Nemanja's junk on full view.� See more at ONTD Football.

David Beckham queues up to buy some pumpkins; still has that animal growing on his face.
Are Ilary and Francesco going to bring another beautiful Totti baby into the world?

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While Camel Meriem trains with The Wanderers and Gary Megson announces that he wants to concentrate on Bolton's defence two more players enter the rumour mill.

First of all Rochdale's versatile winger, Will Buckley, who is happy to play as a striker too, has been linked with Bolton Wanderers.

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What's happening in the ever-fertile area of 'ballers making babies? Here are some quick confirmed and un-confirmed updates:

Thigh-Off fave Sebastian Kehl has become a father for the 2nd time. His son, Luis, now has a little sister named Lani. Mum and baby are doing fine.
A little birdie has told us that Michael Carrick's wife, Lisa is pregnant again she's about 3 months along.

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What's happening in the ever-fertile area of 'ballers making babies? Here are some quick confirmed and half-confirmed updates:

Thigh-Off fave Sebastian Kehl has become a father for the 2nd time. His son, Luis, now has a little sister named Leni. Mum and baby are doing fine.
A little birdie has told us that Michael Carrick's wife, Lisa is pregnant again she's about 3 months along.

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Believe it, Kickettes. You are not dreaming. Word has reached us that after Dolce & Gabbana shot their infamous 2006 campaign with the Italian National Team some extra photoshop work had to be done in post-production.

What kind of photoshop re-touching, you ask? Contrary to what you may assume (that the graphic design fairies needed to bump up the shorts of someone not quite up to scratch), it's quite the opposite.

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Believe it, Kickettes. You are not dreaming. Word has reached us that after Dolce & Gabbana shot their infamous 2006 campaign with the Italian National Team some extra photoshop work had to be done in post-production.

What kind of photoshop re-touching, you ask? Contrary to what you may assume (that the graphic design fairies needed to bump up the shorts of someone not quite up to scratch), it's quite the opposite.

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There have been a number of rumours about BWFC this week and Gary Megson has spoken out to confirm one and dismiss others.

No Plans For Alan Smith

Gary Megson has denied the recent rumour about his hopes to sign Newcastle United's striker, Alan Smith for Bolton Wanderers. He told the Bolton News,

"I'm an admirer of Alan Smith, he's a terrific player, but there's been nothing because the transfer window is closed.

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As the nights draw in and leaves fall and while hedgehogs prepare to be burnt alive in bonfires there is one thing that begins to blossom — transfer rumours. Having said that, transfer rumour seem to be more evergreen than biannual.

The latest rumour involves midfielder Camel Meriem, currently at AS Monaco, who is thought to have gained the interest of Megson.

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Yoann Gourcuff visits a children's hospital in Ploemeur (good) but his leather jacket looks like pleather (bad). But he's hot. Thus, his placement within the good week section.

GOOD WEEK

Bitchfaces and cut-eyes
King of the side-eye, David Villa brought a new twist to his usual gaze of steel: the condescending shoulder tap.

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Yoann Gourcuff visits a children's hospital in Ploemeur (good) but his leather jacket looks like pleather (bad). But he's hot. Thus, his placement within the good week section.

GOOD WEEK

Bitchfaces and cut-eyes
King of the side-eye, David Villa brought a new twist to his usual gaze of steel: the condescending shoulder tap.

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Photo via Hola! / Europa

Okay, that's not really fair. She's not just "some chick". She's obviously "some chick that Iker Casillas is happy to be publically photographed holding hands with and kissing." Our twitchy jealous fingers are taking control of the keyboard.

Her name is Ana Isabel (which, by the by, is actually Kickette-short for Ana Isabel Medinabeitia Domínguez), she works as a marketing director for a bank and apparently she's been on the scene since the summer.

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Photo via Hola! / Europa

Okay, that's not really fair. She's not just "some chick". She's obviously "some chick that Iker Casillas is happy to be publically photographed holding hands with and kissing." Our twitchy jealous fingers are taking control of the keyboard.

Her name is Ana Isabel (which, by the by, is actually Kickette-short for Ana Isabel Medinabeitia Domínguez), she works as a marketing director for a bank and apparently she's been on the scene since the summer.

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Once again the England manager, Fabio Capello, was watching Bolton Wanderers and boosted hopes of Cahill's involvement in two upcoming international fixtures when England take on Belarus and Ukraine. Alas it wasn't to be and Cahill will not be taking part in England's next stages of World Cup qualification.

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You may have read that Tope has signed for one more month, which means he will remain a Robin until October 13, 2009. So far Tope has participated in 7 matches so far and scored twice.

However, the official Swindon Town website no longer states that he is on loan from Bolton and gives Bolton as his 'previous club'.

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There are two conflicting reports which state Danny Shittu, Bolton's out of favour defender, is finally leaving The Reebok Stadium. The Lowestoft Journal links the Nigerian with Ipswich Town while Tribal Football echoes The Mirror's story that Sheffield United have landed Danny.

Ipswich Town

A move to Portman Road would probably welcomed by Tractor Boys' manager, Roy Keane, who told the Lowestoft Journal;

"There's just one or two areas where we are coming up short at the moment.

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The rumour mill is hotting up, with Manchester United preparing for life without Edwin Van Der Sar It is widely expected that this will be the Dutchman's last season, with Tomas Kuszczak also unhappy at being behind Ben Foster in the pecking order. As a result, United have turned their attentions to 23 year old highly [. Click to continue reading...

GOOD WEEK

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Daytime Television

David Beckham showed some trendy� pants + skin� on the Ellen Degeneres/Guti show reminding� American housewives that� being stuck home alone with screaming� kids all day has its perks.

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Well, it's probably about time that we addressed this issue: Iker Casillas's beard.

We've found ourselves becoming increasingly concerned with the psychological aspects of the situation.

Just what in the hell causes a man to just let nature's follicles take their course and to grow unfettered, without shaving foam nor cream?

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Well, it's probably about time that we addressed this issue: Iker Casillas's beard.

We've found ourselves becoming increasingly concerned with the psychological aspects of the situation.

Just what in the hell causes a man to just let nature's follicles take their course and to grow unfettered, without shaving foam nor cream?

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Freddie Ljungberg (Seattle Sounders) leaves the Mayfair hotel in London this weekend, as rumours continue to swirl about a potential return to the Premier League. Click to continue reading...

Freddie Ljungberg (Seattle Sounders) leaves the Mayfair hotel in London this weekend, as rumours continue to swirl about a potential return to the Premier League. Click to continue reading...

There are mixed reports about whether Bolton Wanderers are about to sign Croatian international Ivan Klasnic from recently relegated Nantes. It is thought that Klasnic has been flown over to sign with The Wanderers today, but whether he will be on loan from the Ligue 2 side or signed permanently for a reported £3m is uncertain.

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Real Madrid's Christoph Metzelder and tennis pro Novak Djokovic at an event in June 2006.

It's not going to be an easy day for Christoph Metzelder's girlfriend, Marie Wellman. News has broken that Christoph is going to become a father. For the first time. With a woman that isn't Marie.

There's nothing like being in the early, loved-up, I am happy to breathe your second-hand air stages of a relationship and getting news like this.

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Real Madrid's Christoph Metzelder and tennis pro Novak Djokovic at an event in June 2006.

It's not going to be an easy day for Christoph Metzelder's girlfriend, Marie Wellman. News has broken that Christoph is going to become a father. For the first time. With a woman that isn't Marie.

There's nothing like being in the early, loved-up, I am happy to breathe your second-hand air stages of a relationship and getting news like this.

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The English tradition of speculation and rumours about football players and which club they're signing continues and will do so until the transfer window closes on September 1st. The media is full of transfer news, rumour and speculation, but the only sure way of finding out the truth is when a player holds up the home shirt of their new club for press photographers, even if it is too big.

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Congratulations are in order for Victor Valdes, � who celebrated the birth of his first son, Dylan, yesterday. Granted paternity leave by Barcelona,� he skipped yesterday's practice� witness the birth� at Dexeus Hospital. Dylan weighed in at 3 kilos and is said to be healthy and doing well.

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Congratulations are in order for Victor Valdes, � who celebrated the birth of his first son, Dylan, yesterday. Granted paternity leave by Barcelona,� he skipped yesterday's practice� witness the birth� at Dexeus Hospital. Dylan weighed in at 3 kilos and is said to be healthy and doing well.

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Pape Diakhate has admitted that he is flattered to be a reported target of Premier League giants Liverpool.
The Reds are believed to be keen to strengthen their defensive options before the end of the transfer window, and have been linked with a number of potential targets.
Dynamo Kiev ace Diakhate is the latest name to be thrown into the rumour mill, with the Reds reported to have had the Senegal international watched on several occasions. Click to continue reading...

Despite denial by club officials Gary Megson claims that Danny Shittu and Gavin McCann are currently in negotiations with Portsmouth.

"We're trying to move the squad forward and get it stronger. We have got 21 outfield players and it is about trying to make that number stronger.

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There's speculation that Bolton may be ready to sign Elyaniv Barda who is currently with one of the most successful clubs in Belgium, K.R.C. Genk (aka Racing Genk). Huh!

Bolton showed an interest in the 27 year old at the beginning of the year but backed off when Racing Genk stated that they wanted £3.

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Bolton Wanderers are reported to be making a double midfield swoop for Aurélien Capoue and Miguel Ángel Angulo.

The French 27 year old, Aurélien Capoue, was almost certainly going to Blackburn Rovers, on loan from Nantes for a season. Now it looks like Bolton's manager, Gary Megson is in direct competition with former Bolton boss, Sam Allardyce.

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COS's Old Trafford correspondent considers the David Silva conundrum.

Is a move for David Silva imminent? That is the question being asked by supporters of both Liverpool and Manchester United on this website. The rumour mill seems to have been working overtime on this one and we have even seen comments posted on the site claiming that a deal has already been done with the Valencia player: with fans of both North West clubs believing he is as good as theirs.

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COS's Anfield Correspondent considers the possiblity of a dream deal not coming to fruition.

Is a move for David Silva imminent? That is the question being asked by supporters of both Liverpool and Manchester United on this website. The rumour mill seems to have been working overtime on this one and we have even seen comments posted on the site claiming that a deal has already been done with the Valencia player: with fans of both North West clubs believing he is as good as theirs.

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